Angel TV
Angel broadcasting network LTD is a media group based in Accra, Ghana.[1] Established in 2007, it has 16 radio stations, two news websites, and three satellite television network.[2]
| Type | Private Owned Company |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Local Language |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Angel Broadcasting Network LTD |
| History | |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Founder | Dr Kwaku Oteng |
| Links | |
| Website | angelonline |
The network has won several local and international awards[2][1][3] for its tenacious work of giving credible information to its listeners and readers in Ghana and the world.
Angel Broadcasting Network LTD was established in 2007 by Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr. Kwaku Oteng[4] with the first radio station which went on air in 2007 starting with 15 employees. The media group was started in Kumasi, Ghana.[5]
In August 2021, a fire gutted the studios of Angel TV, damaging all of the channel's equipment.[6] In spite of the building being a near-total loss, the channel returned to air within 24 hours.
Services
General administration, sales, programming, production, news, advertising etc.
Radio and TV stations
Angel Broadcasting Network LTD owns sixteen radio stations in all the 16 regions in Ghana
Its radio stations are:[5]
- Angel Fm Kumasi
- Pure Fm Kumasi
- ABN Radio 1 Kumasi
- Angel FM Accra
- Angel FM Sunyani
- Cheers FM Sunyani
- Angel FM Koforidua
- OFM Obuasi
- Cheers FM Takoradi
- Darling FM Cape coast
- KFM Techiman
- Angel FM Bolga
- Angel FM Tamale
- Taste FM Koforidua
- Angel Fm HO
- Cheers FM Drobo
Television stations:[5]
- Angel TV
- Adonko TV
- ONE HD TV
Staff
The group employs over 1,500 casual and permanent workers. In November 2022, eight staff were sent to the British Broadcasting Company for training and capacity building. The Network has top media Personalities like Saddick Adams[1] Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) Journalist of the Year 2018 and Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) journalist of the year 2022, multiple award-winning newscaster Kwadwo Dickson, Ohemaa Woye,[7] Don Summer multiple award-winning Political Host Kwame Adinkra, Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, DJ Slim, Captain Smart, Bright Kamkam Boadu, Esther Abankwah, Kofi Owusu Jerry, OB Trice, Oliver khan, Listowel Mensah Daniel, Nana Yaa Brefo, Kwamena Sam Biney, Ohenemaa Woyeje, Francisca Oteng-Mensah, Ghana football legends Charles Asampong Taylor, Prince Tagoe, and Awudu Issaka.
International Broadcast success
The network acquired the media rights of the following:
- Euro 2016
- Spanish Copa Del Rey 2016
- International champions cup 2017
- English Premier League 2018
- Afcon 2021
Awards
The network has won through its media houses has several awards including:
- RTP Digital Television station of the year 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021
References
- "One of the best moments in my life - Saddick Adams after winning SWAG journalist of the year". GhanaWeb. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- "RTP Awards: Angel FM wins Best Radio Station in Ashanti Region again". GhanaWeb. 8 November 2021.
- Ofori, Evans (13 October 2019). "#RTPAwards2019: Angel 96.1FM Sports Wins Best Sports Show for the 4th Time". MediafillasGH. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- "Kwaku Oteng, Angel Group Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- "Angel Broadcasting Network's 20 radio, TV stations to shape Ghana's media space – ABN CEO". MyNewsGh. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- Addo, Francis (2021-08-17). "Angel TV goes off air after Sunday fire outbreak". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
- "Angel TV's Ohemaa Woye Supa wins 'Woman of the Year' at 2022 TGAEA". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 4 July 2023.